Colossians Praying for Each Other

by | Sep 12, 2023 | Colossians, Prayer

Colossians 1:8-9 These verses I am passionate about. Paul once he heard of their love in the Spirit, of their common faith dedicated himself to pray for them. Why? Simply because he wanted them to fully know and understand God’s will. Maybe you are at a point in...

Good Times to Talk to God (Part 7)

by | Aug 18, 2023 | Jonah, Prayer

This trip through Jonah 2 is in no way an exhaustive list of good times to talk to God, but rather a look at when some good times where in Jonah’s life to talk to God. Hopefully, we in turn can apply those principles to our own lives. In summary of Jonah 2,...

Good Times to Talk to God (Part 6)

by | Aug 17, 2023 | Jonah, Prayer

A good time to talk to God is when you find yourself in a bargaining frame of mind. Let’s look closer at Jonah 2:9. Like Jonah, I recall times in my life when I said something like God if you will ______ then I will ____. When we try to bargain or strike a deal...

Good Times to Talk to God (Part 5)

by | Aug 16, 2023 | Jonah, Prayer

Jonah has given us plenty of examples of good times to talk to God, but he is not finished yet. Read Jonah 2:7. Jonah was identifying with end-of-life matters, he thought his life was coming to a close. While this is a good time to talk to God, I would not recommend...

Good Times to Talk to God (Part 4)

by | Aug 15, 2023 | Jonah, Prayer

While Jonah was in rebellion and blaming God, there came a time that Jonah turned back to the ways of God. We see Jonah talking about his return to God (Jonah 2:4, 7, 9). I am so thankful that our God is not a one slip up and you are out of here type being, but rather...

Good Times to Talk to God (Part 3)

by | Aug 14, 2023 | Jonah, Prayer

I have to admit Jonah 2:3 does make me chuckle a little bit as I read it (take a second to read it and see if you catch it). Jonah is definitely stating fact here that God was the agent that cast him into the seas. Remember how God caused the sea to rage so this...